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P676 PKJ

1996 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,657 mi
Last recorded135,657 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 PKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 135,657 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 131,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg,full assessment not practicable due to location and cosmetic finish. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 131,593 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg,full assessment not practicable due to location and cosmetic finish. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,172 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 125,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear chassis legs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,827 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 91,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,322 miles

underside corroding!! n/sf floor section holed by corrosion not near a prescribed area , rear subframe mounting have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2006 81,322 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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P676 PKJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P676 PKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P676 PKJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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